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Driving a Ferrari is an event. Each and every time. Doesnt matter if its a trip down to Coles or a day out at the track. The simple idea of getting behind the wheel of a Prancing Horse is enough to elicit a great sense of joy from those that understand its virtue. As an owner, I still feel that sensation each time I jump behind the wheel of my Speciale. But to drive one flat out, at Targa Thats something else again. ...

Back in 2011, literally a century ago (okay, thats not how literally works), well before I joined CarAdvice, I wrote about and drooled over the Land Rover DC100 concept. CarAdvice wrote about it too, of course. Modeled as a potential preview of the new off-roading SUV that would replace the legendary Defender, the DC100 introduced a look that brought some modernity to the concept. ...

Nissans electric vehicle range is branching out from the Leaf, with US dealers getting a preview of a new electric crossover last month. Automotive News reports the unnamed two-row crossover has been described by dealers as being the size of an X-Trail but as spacious as the larger Murano. ...

Being the toughest 4WD out there is something of a subjective matter, and difficult to nail down. But there is something else this 2019 Iveco Daily 4x4 is in the running for, and thats being the most capable 4x4 off the showroom floor in Australia at the moment. Ive pushed the Jeep Wrangler hard off-road, and was mighty impressed. The Troopcarrier was there also, and Ive driven the Suzuki Jimny on some hard tracks in the Victorian High Country. ...

Customisation is in vogue at the moment, but choice can be seriously confusing. In our configurator challenge, we let the CarAdvice team loose on a manufacturers website to create their ideal spec of a certain model. This week, weve taken on the 2020 Land Rover Defender. Let us know what you think in the comments, and which cars youd like to see next! Alright. Cards on the table, I wish this was a 90 but Land Rover wont let us configure that yet. ...

Mercedes-Benz has opened a new design centre in Nice, along the luxury-filled southern coast of France. It is situated in the middle of the Sophia Antipolis Science and Technology Park, dubbed Frances Silicon Valley. ...

Another huge Frankfurt motor show done and dusted. What was worth checking out What tickled and tormented showgoers It looks like the Defender was a big favourite for our team, along with Hyundais minimalist and sharp 45 electric concept. BMWs Concept 4 coupe concept, on the other hand, not so lucky... Check out our teams hits and misses below, and tell us your thoughts in the comments below. Best production car: Defender, ID.3, Taycan ...